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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,283.28, 99,365.97 and 24,155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,283.28, 99,365.97 and 24,155.43 is: 36,211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,283.28 : 99,365.97 = 24,155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,283.28/99,365.97 = 24,155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,283.28x = 99,365.97 × 24,155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,283.28x = 2,400,227,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,227,732.72/66,283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,211.66

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